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Director, Category Management
Location
Illinois + 4 moreAll locations: Illinois | South Carolina | Tennessee | Texas | Virginia
Posted
129 days ago
Salary
$153K - $180K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Director, Category Management
Cushman & Wakefield
• Lead a multi-level Category Management team while creating a working environment that encourages high performance and innovation • Provide coaching and direction to enable creation and delivery of dynamic category strategies & the associated preferred suppliers • Promote compliance with C&W’s code of conduct and DRIVE Values • Work with procurement business partners and service line leadership to align category management vision with service line and procurement priorities • Drive EBITDA growth through C&W’s preferred suppliers • Analyze current Category Management & preferred supplier program to identify areas for improvement, innovation & efficiency, increased client experience and cost reduction opportunities • Ensure effective commercial arrangements • Develop and maintain strong relationships with corporate functions, business lines and procurement teams • Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs for C&W and our clients, covering best practices, market trends and innovation • Work with C&W Legal Counsel and Risk Management to ensure language to enable effective negotiations and risk mitigation
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field preferred
- 10-15 years of category management or procurement experience, preferably in Facilities or Real Estate
- 7+ years of experience leading and developed high‑performing teams through coaching, performance management, and clear goal-setting to drive consistent results and employee growth
- Professional certifications preferred e.g., CPM/CPSM, CSCP/CTSC, CSP/CSMP, PMP or evidence of continued professional growth
- In depth knowledge of Procurement and IFM categories
- Knowledge of effective supplier risk management techniques
- Ability to effectively train and mentor others
- Ability to identify and creatively resolve issues related to service delivery
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
Benefits
- health, vision, and dental insurance
- flexible spending accounts
- health savings accounts
- retirement savings plans
- life and disability insurance programs
- paid and unpaid time away from work
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